3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (595+ words) By Shor M. Masori in San Diego, California Jewish California has moved all six of its priority bills through the Legislature. As of September 10, each awaited Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature to become law or his veto. SB 1387 – To collect voluntary demographic…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (365+ words) SACRAMENTO, California (Press Release) — The California Legislature just passed Senate Bill 1387 (Stern), which recognizes Jewish identity as an ethnicity in California law and data. It is the sixth and final Jewish California-sponsored bill to clear the Legislature this session. Now…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (287+ words) By Oliver B. Pollak in Richmond, California She fought a courageous battle against lung cancer. There was no funeral or public viewing. Following cremation, her ashes were sent to Mary Goodman to be reunited with her beloved parents. Mary and Lynn…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (246+ words) Unfortunately, antisemitism is still an issue around the world and is upsetting to read about in our own San Diego County. The No Place for Hate response is that if you hear something, say something; do not be a bystander,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (967+ words) Ki Tavo · Deuteronomy 26:1–29:8 By Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel in Chula Vista, California Nothing makes modern Jews fidget quite like “God’s Chosen People.” Say it aloud and watch the synchronized wince. Someone reaches for “Well, technically…” which is how you…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago   (403+ words) By Betzy Lynch in La Jolla, California The Boards of Directors of the Lawrence Family JCC and San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, led by Board Chairs Liz Nederlander Coden and Hannah Cohen, will gather to begin imagining our next…...